TourTruth score 9.6 out of 10
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Charleston Private Driving Tour 2 hr
TourTruth score 7.1 out of 10
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1 review · Rated on 1 provider · How we score
- Charleston
- 2 hrs
- Updated November 2, 2026
Explore Charleston’s historic homes, churches, and gardens on a private two-hour driving tour with a licensed city guide.
About this tour
Explore Charleston’s historic streets and storied landmarks on a private driving tour led by a licensed city guide. Over two hours, Charleston’s past comes into view through grand homes, gardens, churches, and the original walled city.
Begin with a drive through the College of Charleston to see Randolph Hall, then continue to St. Michael’s Church, where George Washington prayed in 1791. Visit South Carolina Society Hall and the Loetrell Briggs garden at the Nathaniel Russell House. Along the way, admire the Williams Mansion, Charleston’s largest home at 24,000 square feet, and take in the historic homes of South Battery and Rainbow Row. The route also reaches Tradd Street, where homes dating to the early 1700s recall the city’s beginnings. Your guide shares stories spanning the Revolutionary War, the Civil War, and life in Charleston today.
Choose this Charleston private driving tour for an engaging look at the city’s landmarks and history, with transportation provided throughout. Food and drinks are not included.
Highlights
- Trace Charleston’s history from the Revolutionary War to today
- See Randolph Hall, featured in The Patriot
- Visit St. Michael’s Church, where George Washington prayed
- Admire Rainbow Row, South Battery, and the Williams Mansion
- Explore Tradd Street and homes dating to the early 1700s
- Enjoy stories from a licensed city guide
What's included
Included
- Guided tour of Charleston’s historic sites
- Private transportation
- Visit to the Charlestowne neighborhood
- View of Charleston’s largest home, the 24,000-square-foot Williams Mansion
- Visit to Randolph Hall, South Carolina Society Hall, St. Michael’s Church, and the Loetrell Briggs garden
- Visit to South Battery, Rainbow Row, and Tradd Street
Not included
- Food and drinks
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Important information
- The tour lasts approximately 2 hours
- A licensed city guide leads the tour
How this score is calculated
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- The result is shown from 0 to 10: this tour scores 7.1.
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